Electrorheological fluid compositions containing alkylmethylsiloxanes
US5480573A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10M171/001
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to an electrorheological fluid comprising solid particles, an alkylmethylsiloxane compound, and an organofluoro compound. Preferred solid particles include zeolite and sulfate ionomers of aminofunctional siloxanes. The ER fluids of the present invention are characterized by improved dispersion stability, enhanced lubricity, and high yield stresses.
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